Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar
LABOUR will unveil an “education comeback plan” for Scotland today, following the disruption of in-school learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Anas Sarwar will deliver his first major speech as Scottish Labour leader, launching the party’s campaign for May’s Holyrood elections with a plan to “deliver hope for our young people.”
The proposals, announced on the day when further pupils return to classrooms, include a “personal comeback plan” for every pupil in Scotland, based on a needs-based assessment, and a tutoring programme for all pupils of all ages.
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